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CHICKEN IN GARLIC SAUCE CHINESE |
CHICKEN-----------------------250 gm
All purpose flour----------------1 tbsp
Garlic minced--------------------1pod
Turmeric powder ---------------1/2 tsp
Salt--------------------------------to taste
Black pepper---------------------1/2 tsp
Beans and Carrots---------------1 cup chopped
Oil---------------------------------as needed
FOR THE SAUCE:
Garlic pods-----------------------8 nos
Roasted white seasame seeds--1 tsp
Ginger minced-------------------1/2 tsp
Corn starch-----------------------2 tsp
Chicken stock or water---------2-3 cup
Oil---------------------------------as needed
Thin sliced Oinion---------------1/2 cup
Salt--------------------------------to taste
Lemon-----------------------------1.5 tbsp
Garam masala--------------------1/4 tsp
Coriander------------------ ------handful
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
- Cut the cleaned chicken pieces. Rub it with flour, garlic, turmeric, salt & pepper and marinate for 25-30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, using your mortar and pestle or mini processor, crush the garlic, sesame seeds .You could use some soaking water if required for blending.
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch with the stock and set aside.Cooking In a wide skillet heat up 2-3 tbsp of oil on high.
- Layer the marinated chicken pieces on the skillet and let sear on both sides, flipping in between. Make sure that the chicken pieces cook all the way through.
- This may take about 7-8 minutes or more depending on size of pieces.Once done, transfer the chicken pieces to a plate and reserve the dripping in the skillet itself.
- Add the 3 tbsp oil into the same skillet and heat it up on medium. Add the crushed garlicpaste and fry up these for 20-30 second or so till you smell the aroma.
- Be careful that the garlic does not burn. Next add the chopped onions and cook on medium high for 2-3 minutes or till light brown in color.
- Now add the beans and carrot chopped in it and saute it well.Add the coriander,turmeric,ginger and let cook for 3-4 minutes till everything starts looking glossy or till you see bubbles on the sides.
- Next, add the cornstarch mix to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let everything simmer for another 2-3 minutes till the sauce thickens slightly.
- Next, taste & adjust the salt in the sauce. Sprinkle the garam masala &lemon juice to the skillet and stir everything well.
- Add the chicken & toss so that the pieces are evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped coriander & serve immediately.
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